Women's World Cup Stories

Junior Starlets dominate Uganda to edge closer to FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Amina Wako  |  Mar 16, 2025

Having secured a comfortable 2-0 victory in the first leg in Kampala last weekend, the Kenyan girls only needed to avoid defeat at home to progress to...

Kenya’s Junior Starlets aim to finish off Uganda in U17 World Cup Qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 15, 2025

Kenya's Junior Starlets are set to face Uganda in the second leg of the 2025 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Second Qualifying Round at Nyayo National Stad...

Junior Starlets eye Uganda sweep to edge closer to World Cup
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 12, 2025

The Junior Starlets are determined to wrap up their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Second Qualifying Round campaign in style as they face Uganda in the re...

Africa U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers first-leg action brings upsets, dominant actions
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 09, 2025

Kenya pulled off an impressive away victory over Uganda in an all-East African duel.

Junior Starlets return home to heroic welcome after 2-0 win against Uganda
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 09, 2025

FKF CEO Harold Ndege hailed the team's impressive performance, assuring them of support throughout the tournament.

Junior Starlets warm up for World Cup qualifier match with 3-0 victory over Kenya Police Bullets
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Speaking after the win against Kenya Police Bullets, Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence in her team ahead of the matches agains...

Junior Starlets provisional squad for World Cup qualifiers named
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 10, 2025

Kenya's Junior Starlets have named a 51-player provisional squad for their U17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Uganda. Head coach Mildred Cheche w...

England skipper praises Kenya’s debut at U17 Women’s World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 30, 2024

gland captain Laila Harbert recalls her team’s memorable clash with Kenya at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, describing...

Kenya U17 ends World Cup campaign with a memorable win over Mexico
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 24, 2024

Kenya’s U17 women’s football team finished their World Cup debut on a high, securing a 2-1 victory against Mexico in their final group match. Despite...

Kenya U17 Women’s team eliminated from World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 21, 2024

Kenya's U17 women’s football team, the Junior Starlets, has been knocked out of the U17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic after defeats to England a...

Kenya targets comeback in crucial U17 World Cup match against North Korea
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Kenya’s U-17 girls’ national team, the Junior Starlets, will look to bounce back in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they take on North Korea in a...

Brave effort by Kenya's U17 girls in World Cup debut against England
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 18, 2024

Kenya’s U17 women’s team made a spirited start to their FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup journey but fell 2-0 to England. Despite the result, head coac...

Kenya’s Junior Starlets touch down in Dominican Republic ahead of U17 Women’s World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 02, 2024

Kenya’s Junior Starlets have arrived in the Dominican Republic, gearing up for the 2024 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup set to kick off on October 16. Afte...

New date set for Junior Starlets' training camp in Spain
Rama Mohammed  |  Sep 10, 2024

The Junior Starlets' training camp in Spain has been rescheduled, giving the Kenya U17 Women’s team more time to prepare for their debut at the 2024 F...

Cheche names 35-player provisional squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Aug 23, 2024

As Kenya’s Junior Starlets prepare for their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appearance, head coach Mildred Cheche has called up 35 players to be...

History made as Junior Starlets qualify for the 2024 FIFA Women's U17 World Cup
Michael Kirwa  |  Jun 16, 2024

The Junior Starlets beat Burundi 5-0 on aggregate to book a ticket for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

FIFAU17WCQ: Kenya's Junior Starlets on the brink of history after thrashing Burundi
Michael Kirwa  |  Jun 09, 2024

The Junior Starlets will host Burundi in the return on June 16th at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

Spanish star Hermoso testifies about Rubiales's World Cup kiss
Agency  |  Jan 03, 2024

During the incident on August 20, the then-head of Spain's RFEF football federation held her head in both hands and forcibly kissed her on the lips af...

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